SUGARY ORANGE PEEL
These sugar-coated citrus strips attract lots of compliments whenever I set them out at parties.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h55m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a knife, score the peel from each orange into quarters. With fingers, remove peel and white pith attached. Place peel in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat twice. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Drain peel and add to syrup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until syrup is almost all absorbed, stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully to prevent scorching.) Drain any remaining syrup. , Cool orange peel in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Cut into 1/8-1/4-in. strips. Sprinkle remaining sugar on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally. , If desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each orange strip into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Jose Arturo Sanchez Ambrosio
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong but my orange peels turned out terrible. They were bitter and not at all sweet.
Felisiana Nyigu
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The orange peels were not good and I will not be making them again.
Muhammad Mubeen
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The orange peels were not good and I ended up throwing them away.
Ahtisham ul Haq
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the orange peels didn't turn out well. They were too soft and didn't have a good flavor.
Pramitha Lakshani
[email protected]The orange peels were a bit tough and chewy. I think I would have preferred them if they were softer.
Jeewa Fernando
[email protected]These orange peels are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were less sugary.
Aj Williams
[email protected]I love the way these orange peels look. They're so festive and colorful. They're also really delicious and I love the way the sugar coating sparkles.
Abby Chebet
[email protected]I've made these orange peels several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Mavia Luqman
[email protected]I made these orange peels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.
Aaron Mensah
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover orange peels. I had a bunch of oranges that I juiced and didn't know what to do with the peels. This recipe was the perfect solution.
BADAR AL YAFEI
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the orange peels turned out beautifully. They were candied perfectly and had a lovely chewy texture.
Zakaria Khan
[email protected]These sugary orange peels were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tangy flavors was perfect.